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100 1 _aButler, Samuel,
_d1835-1902
245 1 0 _aSelections from Previous Works :
_bWith Remarks on Romanes' Mental Evolution in Animals, and a Psalm of Montreal
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-10-24
505 0 _aSelections from Erewhon -- From the Fair Haven -- Selections from life and habit -- Selections from evolution, old and new -- Extracts from unconscious memory -- Remarks on Mr. Romanes' Mental evolution in animals -- Extracts from Alps and sanctuaries of Piedmont and the Canton Ticino -- A psalm of Montreal.
508 _aTranscribed from the 1884 Trubner & Co. edition by David Price
520 _a"Selections from Previous Works" by Samuel Butler is a collection of essays and writings penned in the late 19th century. The text includes critical reflections on various topics, including Butler's insights on science and morality, and features selections from his earlier works, notably "Erewhon". The aim of the collection seems to be to challenge established views on societal norms, ethics, and the intersection between human behavior and health. The opening of the book presents a preface that sets the stage for Butler's commentary, particularly focusing on a critique of Mr. G. J. Romanes' views regarding instinct and inherited memory. Butler expresses his frustrations about scientific inaccuracies and the lack of accountability in the scientific community, showcasing his analytical mindset and a keen interest in the intersections of morality and health. The narrative proceeds to explore the peculiar customs of the fictional society of Erewhon, such as its inversions of morality regarding illness and crime, challenging readers to reconsider their perceptions of justice and social norms. This provocative beginning invites readers into a thought-provoking examination of societal values, making the text a rich resource for those interested in philosophical inquiry and social critique. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish literature -- 19th century -- Miscellanea
653 _aRomanes, George John, 1848-1894. Mental evolution in animals
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19610
999 _c60970
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